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AK51 EEB

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EEB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 158,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 157,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,530 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 157,484 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 156,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 156,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 155,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 154,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 147,606 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 147,606 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,448 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 144,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 144,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 113,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 43,592 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AK51 EEB is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 EEB is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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